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2 dead, 4 injured in car accident in West Bengal

Birbhum (West Bengal), Feb 09 (ANI): Two persons lost their lives and four got injured after two cars collided with each other in West Bengal's Birbhum on February 09. Vehicles suffered heavy damages following high speed crash.

Mortal remains of Rajiv Singh brought to Poonch

Poonch (J-K), Feb 09 (ANI): Mortal remains of Indian Army jawan Rajiv Singh reached at Poonch hospital on February 09. He lost his life in Degwar sector during ceasefire violation by Pakistan. Pakistan violated ceasefire by firing mortar shells along Line of Control (LoC) on February 08. The ceasefire occurred in Degwar sector of Poonch district in J-K.

'Nutan International Theatre' festival underway in Jammu

Jammu, Feb 09 (ANI): The 'Nutan International Theater' festival is underway at Abhinav Theatre in Jammu. Thirteen theatre groups from all over the country are participating in the festival. First time theatre lovers in Jammu will have an opportunity to see theatre groups of international repute performing live. Local artists are also getting the opportunity to get an experience of leaning the art. While speaking to ANI, a theatre artist said, "In the history of Jammu and Kashmir first time this kind of festival is being organised. Many famous personalities from national and international are participating in it. Local people from J-K will learn from this festival and also get opportunity to do well in this field."

Baur reservoir in Uttarkhand a new eco-tourism destination

Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand), Feb 09 (ANI): Uttarakhand Government declared Baur reservoir a tourism center. Tourists influx has started to witness beautiful destination. Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Arvind Pandey said, "The state government has declared the Baur and Haripura reservoirs as tourism centers under the '13 district 13 destination 'program. Now many types of works including beautification, hotels, restaurants, boat houses, motor boats are being started soon. This will also provide employment opportunities to the people here." The Baur reservoir has an area of 1626 hectares and a length of 9.5 km. It consists of the main rivers Baur and Kakrala from the hilly region. A direct gypsy service will be started from Corbett to the Baur reservoir will also be added.

Delhi polls: 'Congress-AAP alliance depends on results', says PC Chacko

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 09, the General Secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC) PC Chacko spoke on possibility of Congress-Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alliance in Delhi. He said, "It depends on the results. Once results are out then only we can discuss it." "I think the surveys are not correct. Congress is likely to do better than what surveys predict," PC Chacko added.

Murals painted with names of govt schemes ahead of MP CM's visit in Sagar

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 09 (ANI): Murals were painted on the walls of Police Training Center ground by a citizen's group in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar. It was painted by 'Hum Hain Insaan' citizen group on walls with names of government schemes by the city administration within 24 hours ahead of Chief Minister Kamal Nath's visit to the city on the occasion of Ravi Das Jayanti. While speaking to ANI, the Municipal Commissioner of Sagar, RP Ahirwar said, "It is our duty and responsibility to advertise the government schemes. Police Training Center ground belongs to the government."

Coronavirus: DGCA restricts entry of foreigners who visited China post Jan 14

Gaya (Bihar)/New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that foreigners who have been to China on or after Jan 15, 2020, are not allowed to enter India from any air, land or seaport including Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bhutan, Indo-Bangladesh or Indo-Myanmar land borders. Three positive cases of coronavirus have emerged in Kerala. A suspected cornavirus case has been reported in Bihar's Gaya. A man who returned from China a month back has been admitted at isolation ward of government hospital. Hospital official said, "He has cold and cough, so we took precautionary measure. His blood and throat samples have been sent for examination."

People are satisfied with Kejriwal's work: Tariq Anwar on exit polls prediction

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Speaking on the Delhi Assembly elections exit polls prediction, Congress leader Tariq Anwar on Sunday said that it show that Arvind Kejriwal-led government has fulfilled the basic requirements of the people of Delhi. "People are satisfied with work of Kejriwal," he added. He further said, "State leadership of Congress was not strong as compare to Kejriwal government." Delhi Assembly elections result will be declared on 11 Feb.

Villagers terrified over gang war in Bihar's Khagaria

Khagaria (Bihar), Feb 09 (ANI): Gang war in Bihar's Khagaria has resulted in three murders in a day. Villagers are terrified over tensed situation in the village. Several rounds were fired in Mansi police station limits. An elderly man was also murdered. Police personnel are deployed in large numbers to control law and order situation.

Will build Guru Ravidas temple soon: JP Nadda

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda paid floral tribute to Ravidas on his birth anniversary at BJP headquarters in New Delhi. JP Nadda also announced construction of Guru Ravidas temple soon. JP Nadda said, "Construction work to build Guru Ravidas temple will begin soon. BJP and government are committed towards unity in the country."

First Khelo India ice hockey final in Leh

Leh, Feb 09 (ANI): First Khelo India ice hockey final is underway between Ladakh scouts regiment Centre and ITBP at Leh NDS Indoor stadium. ITBP leads 1 goal to nil.

U-19 WC: Yashasvi Jaiswal's parents offer prayers for India's victory

Bhadohi/ Hapur (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 09 (ANI): India U-19 is all set to play final match against Bangladesh in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa's Potchefstroom on February 09. People from across the country are putting faith on India's young talented squad. Under-19 star player Yashasvi Jaiswal's parents offered prayers to almighty for team India's victory. He led India from the front and scored a match-winning ton in semi final against Pakistan. While speaking to ANI on ICC U-19 World Cup final between India and Bangladesh, father of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bhupendra Jaiswal said, "I wish all the best to all players of the U-19 team. I hope they perform well and win the World Cup. The team's victory over the country has also begun with a round of 'Hawan' and prayers. On the other side, the father of U-19 pacer Kartik Tyagi, Yogendra Tyagi spoke to ANI in Hapur and said, "All team members have been playing very well. We are confident that Team India will win the World Cup t

Fans perform 'hawan' in UP's Bhadohi for India's victory in U-19 WC

Bhadohi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 09 (ANI): India U-19 is all set to play final match against Bangladesh in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa's Potchefstroom on February 09. People from across the country are putting faith on India's young talented squad. The team's victory over the country has also begun with a round of 'Hawan' and prayers. The cricket fans performed 'hawan' for the victory of team India in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi today.

Major develops bulletproof helmet which can withstand AK-47 bullets

Lucknow (UP), Feb 09 (ANI): Indian Army Major Anoop Mishra developed bulletproof helmet that can withstand force of even AK-47 bullets. The helmet can give protection from AK-47 bullet fired from a range of 10 meters. He has also developed a full body bullet proof jacket for protection from sniper rifle bullets. Helmet has been named 'Abhedya-1'. Major Anoop Mishra also showcased the indigenous 'Parth' gunshot locator device jointly developed by an Army institute and a private firm, which was on display at the annual DefExpo event in Lucknow. 'Parth' can locate exact location of a bullet from a distance of 400m and will help to locate and neutralize terrorist faster. It costs around Rs 3 lakh and if inducted, would replace a similar imported item which costs around Rs 65 lakh.

Centre passed CAA and State Govt has to implement it: Rajasthan Assembly Speaker

Udaipur (Rajasthan), Feb 09 (ANI): While addressing an event in Udaipur, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker, CP Joshi on Feb 08 said that Government of India has passed Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and State Government has to implement it. Adding on it, he said Under the Constitution, citizenship is a subject of the Centre, not of the State.

Shaheen Bagh protesters open barricades for Hindu funeral procession

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Protesters who are protesting for over a month against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at Shaheen Bagh in a welcoming gesture gave way to Hindu funeral procession. Protesters opened the barricades for smooth passage without any hindrance.

Women hold anti-CAA, NPR, NRC protest in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Feb 09 (ANI): Women in large numbers held protest at Tannery Road against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR). They are staging sit-in from last night. They raised slogans and showed placards reading 'save constitution'.

26 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Hong Kong, 17 in Taiwan

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Local authorities informed that the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao have confirmed 26 and 10 cases of the deadly coronavirus, respectively, while Taiwan has reported 17 cases. 2019-nCoV - a deadly virus that traces its origin in the local seafood market of Wuhan, capital of the Hubei province in central China has killed 811 people, surpassing the death toll from the SARS epidemic of 2002-3. Viral pneumonia caused by the highly contagious and life-threatening virus started in the middle of December and has spread to nearly 23 countries across the globe, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, India, and the United States. Meanwhile, 31 provinces in the mainland, including Xinjiang in northwest China have reported 2,656 new cases of viral infections, including 2,147 cases in Hubei province. Around 600 patients were released from hospitals after being cured, the Commission said, adding that 188,183 cases are currently under medical o

Maghi Purnima: Thaipusam festival celebrated with full fervour in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Feb 09 (ANI): Thaipusam festival was celebrated in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram on February 09. It was celebrated on the occasion of Maghi Purnima at Lakshmana Theertham in Rameswaram. Devotees chanted 'mantras' to offer special prayers to almighty on this auspicious occasion. Thousands of devotees gathered around the pond for worshiping Swami Ambala. Maghi Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of 'Magha' as per Hindu calendar. The day usually falls in the month of January or February. People take a holy bath in rivers on this day and offer prayers. The day is considered auspicious by Hindus.

Criminal carrying bounty of Rs 10,000 held in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Feb 09 (ANI): An encounter broke out between a miscreant and police in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on February 9. One criminal carrying a bounty of 10,000 was arrested by police in the encounter. Police recovered arms, ammunitions, one bike and cash from his possession. A policeman also suffered bullet injuries in the encounter.